12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know
Getting Back to Basics and Raising Happy Kids
Published on 23. March 2006
304 pages
978-0-7879-8469-4 (ISBN)
Description
Best-selling parenting guru Michele Borba, the mother of three, hassurveyed 5,000 mothers for their experience and wisdom in raisinghappier, more confident kids by returning to a more natural,authentic kind of mothering. She shares 12 top secrets ofsuccessful moms culled from her research and shows how to applythem to your family.
You'll learn how to...
* Apply the 12 essential principles that child experts and 5,000parents say matter most in good mothering
* Raise children with confidence, resilience, and character
* Create a customized mothering plan and use it so it leads tosuccess with your child
* Cut the guilt and reduce the stress by sticking to what reallycounts in parenting good kids today
* Discover simple ways to make big differences in yourfamily's life
Reviews / Votes
"A worthy addition for most parenting collections." (Library Journal, February 15, 2006)"12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know is a revolutionary,wonderful, and welcome answer to a mother's prayers. MicheleBorba has shown us all how to be loving moms who raise great kids,without losing our peace of mind, our lives as adults, or our trueselves." --Phyllis George, former Miss America and former first lady ofKentucky "Michele infuses you with the wisdom and warmth of her overtwenty years of teaching, shares the savvy of her indepth researchof over 5000 parents and helps return you to the heart ofsuccessful parenting." --Stacy Debroff, author, The Mom Book and founder ofmomscentral.com "12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know is a Godsend for allthe anxious, stressed-out mothers who worry that they're not "doingenough" (and that's pretty much everyone!)" --Christiane Northrup, M.D., author, Mother-DaughterWisdom; The Wisdom of Menopause; and Women's Bodies, Women'sWisdom "I am a firm believer in the importance of parental involvementand the tremendous influence mothers can have on their child'sdevelopment. I appreciate the message that this bookchampions and the guidance it provides to mothers struggling tofoster a brighter future for their children." --Mary Bono, Member of Congress, California's 45thDistrict "Michele has done it again. She's given mothers a bookfull to the brim with wisdom, stories, and tips on how to raisehappy, well adjusted children." --Mimi Doe, author, Busy but Balanced and founder ofSpiritualParenting.comMore details
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Michele Borba, Ed.D., recipient of the National Educator Award, is the author of Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me; Don't Give Me That Attitude!; No More Misbehavin'; Parents Do Make a Difference; and Building Moral Intelligence, all from Jossey-Bass. She appears regularly on talk shows, including the Today show, The View, and The Early Show. Visit her on the Web at www.micheleborba.com.
Content
Acknowledgments xi
Note to the Reader xiv
Introduction: What Is a Real Mom? 1
Part One How Can a Real Mom Give Her Children Love That Lastsfor Always? 17
Chapter One From the Sacrificial Mom to the Child Who Can ThriveWithout You 19
Chapter Two What Is a Real Mom These Days? 23
Chapter Three Why Being a "Sacrificial Mom" Is Badfor Your Kids 33
Chapter Four Can Our Kids Make It on Their Own? 45
Part two The 12 Simple Secrets of Real Mothering 59
Real Mom's Secret 1 A Mother Who Loves Teaches Worth61
Real Mom's Secret 2 A Mother Who Is Firm and Fair GivesHer Children a Moral Code to Live By 77
Real Mom's Secret 3 A Mother Who Listens Shows HerChildren They Matter 93
Real Mom's Secret 4 A Mother Who Is a Good Role ModelGives Her Children an Example Worth Copying 107
Real Mom's Secret 5 A Mother Who Teaches Values InspiresCharacter 125
Real Mom's Secret 6 A Mother Who Supports HerChildren's Strengths Builds Their Confidence 143
Real Mom's Secret 7 A Mother Who Encourages IndependenceCultivates Self-Reliance 161
Real Mom's Secret 8 A Mother Who Applauds Effort NurturesPerseverance 177
Real Mom's Secret 9 A Mother Who Accepts HerChildren's Shortcomings Nurtures Resilience 193
Real Mom's Secret 10 A Mother Who Takes Time for HerChildren Helps Them Build Strong Relationships 213
Real Mom's Secret 11 A Mother Who Laughs Teaches Joy231
Real Mom's Secret 12 A Mother Who Takes Care of HerselfHolds Together Her Happy Family 249
The Last Word 269
References 271
About the Author 283
